Because the specific gravity of asphalt binders change with temperature, specific gravity tests are useful in making volume corrections based on temperature. The specific gravity at 15.6° C (60° F) is commonly used when buying/selling asphalt cements. A typical specific gravity for asphalt is around 1.03.
Related Tests
- AASHTO T 228 and ASTM D 70: Specific Gravity and Density of Semi-Solid Bituminous Materials